What are the movements of the eight-month-old fetus?

For pregnant women who are eight months pregnant, it is very necessary to understand the fetal movements of the eight-month fetus, because the number of fetal movements can indicate whether the fetus is normal. So what are the fetal movements like at eight months? Next, this article will introduce to you the relevant content about the fetal movements of an eight-month-old fetus. It is for your reference only. Friends who want to know about the fetal movements of an eight-month-old fetus can take a look!

What are the fetal movements like at eight months? Generally, fetal movement reaches its peak after 28-32 weeks of pregnancy. After 36 weeks, the amplitude and frequency of fetal movement also decrease, and pregnant women feel it as a peristalsis. Fetal movements are relatively even between 8 and 12 in the morning, are least between 2 and 3 in the afternoon, then gradually increase, and reach their highest between 8 and 11 in the evening. The fetal movement is more when the mother is resting and less when she is exercising. The fetal movement decreases when the mother is nervous and returns to normal after the mood stabilizes. The fetal movement is also related to the body position of the pregnant woman. Fetal movement is greatest when lying on the left side and least when standing. Since frequent and decreased fetal movements are both manifestations of fetal hypoxia, if the fetal movement is abnormal, you should go to the hospital for examination in time.

The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements indicate the safety of the fetus. Normal obvious fetal movements should be no less than 3 to 5 times per hour, and more than 30 to 40 times in 12 hours. However, due to the large individual differences among fetuses, some fetuses may move about 100 times in 12 hours. As long as the fetal movements are regular, rhythmic, and do not vary much, it proves that the fetal development is normal. Normal fetal movement indicates that the placenta is functioning well, that the fetus is receiving sufficient oxygen, that the fetus is growing and developing healthily in the uterus, and that the fetus is moving happily.

The fetal movement patterns in the eighth month of pregnancy are as follows:

1. Whole-body exercise: movement of the entire torso, such as turning over. This type of exercise is relatively powerful, and each movement lasts relatively long, generally 3-30 seconds.

2. Limb movement: stretch your arms, twist your body, etc. Each movement usually lasts 1 to 15 seconds.

3. Lower limb movement: This is the kicking movement of the baby that we often feel. This movement is very fast and the force is relatively weak, and each fetal movement usually lasts less than 1 second.

4. Chest wall movement: It is relatively short and weak, and is generally not easy for mothers to feel.

The above is an introduction to the fetal movements of an eight-month-old fetus. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you already know what the fetal movements of an eight-month-old fetus are like. From the above introduction, we can understand that the eighth month is the period when fetal movements are most frequent. If the fetal movements are few or weak, then there is a high probability that there is a problem with the fetus! In this case, prompt medical attention is required.